KRA PIN Application

Overview

A KRA PIN is a Personal Identification Number used when conducting business with the Kenya Revenue Authority, other government agencies, and various service providers. Individuals, companies, and other artificial persons may require a PIN for specified transactions.

Requirements

Requirements vary by applicant type: Kenyan resident individual, foreign employee residing in Kenya, foreign investor residing in Kenya, or foreign investor outside Kenya.

Documents

Kenyan resident: National ID details, employer's KRA PIN (if employed), business registration certificate (if applicable). Foreign employee: original passport and copy, employer/agent introduction letter, employer/agent KRA PIN, valid work permit or Special Pass, endorsed permit page, KRA acknowledgement receipt. Foreign investor (resident): passport, introduction letter from tax agent/lawyer, tax agent's PIN, proof of investment, Investor Permit, KRA acknowledgement receipt. Foreign investor (outside Kenya): certified passport scan, introduction letter from Kenyan agent, agent's KRA PIN, proof of investment, Kenya Investment Authority letter, CR12, KRA acknowledgement receipt.